Firstly, for the record, I do not work for another restaurant nor do I know anybody that does. I visited Mermaids twice with my wife and two children and was amazed that a restaurant can have deteriorated so much since our last visit in 2001. Their claim to be the best was true then, but simply isn't now. Example: BBQ platter was fantastic in 2001 and lived up to the promise on their menu. The 'rack of baby ribs' is now a splat of over cooked cheap ribs that are simply horrible. The coleslaw was unrecognisable as such - it appeared as a pink pasty substance in a white pot. This was not a one-off as we visited twice just in case the chef had been hungover first time round.The staff still smile, or perhaps it's a smirk. But who can blame the owners of many of the restaurants in Kalamaki for providing crap food - judging from the other recent comments (if they are true)most Brits will not only eat dog turds if served on a pretty plate with HP sauce, but will smile and leave a tip into the bargain. If the owner of Mermaids wishes to sue me, he will have to demonstrate that I am wrong. Now theres a challenge. ADVICE - until Mermaids sharpens up it's act, keep your Euros in your pocket. Just out of interest, if you do visit take a look at the 'photo wall' full of happy smiling faces and praise from years gone by. Rather faded now, as is the food.

Oh please! If you are going to advertise please do so elsewhere not in what is supposed to a forum for independent comment. The location is great and the service is always wonderful, but the food can only be described as average. Avoid the mixed grill or lamb chops as these dishes do tend to be cremated rather than cooked. Onion soup is the best in the world, mussels in garlic are wonderful.

So sorry, i thought the idea of this site was to give an opinion based upon my own experience. I wont be abusive to you Sue as I prefer to meet people before forming an opinion. As for being a 'Webmaster', you are welcome to see my entry in the Garden Village guest book, as this is where i stayed with my wife and children. If you talk to the owners i am sure they will confirm that i am just an average holiday maker who looks to get value for my hard earned money. My comments regarding Zepos were very fair - indeed I describe the service and location as wonderful and the onion soup as the best in the world , I just happen to think that they burn the mixed grill and the lamb chops. As far as I know, having an opinion is not yet an arrestable offence. For the record i should say that the Mermaids breakfast is very nice, but that does not change the fact that in my opinion the quality of the BBQ platter is nothing short of appauling when compared to the very high standards that my family and I enjoyed two years ago. I am very pleased that the owner of Mermaids is very busy and making alot of money, although unlike yourself i do not celebrate the misfortune of the less busy restaurants, as I am sure that all restrauters work very hard and are looking to make an honest living. I would have thought that giving honest opinions such as mine, which are not based on friendship or other emotional ties, would be welcomed by those looking to offer high standards. Another point patiently made and no doubt another point expertly missed by your goodself.

My thanks to all at the Garden Village for all you do to make your guests feel welcome. I would not hesitate to recommend the Garden Village. From the moment you step off the coach you know you have made the right choice. Carol the owner (whose husband is rather too handsome for his own good), Diana, Tassos and Justin get it just right. Apartments are spotless, pool is great, bar food is delicious especially the grilled lemon chicken salad. Gardens are kept immaculate. I suspect they spike your drinks at the Friday night BBQ.

And what's more, I have just visited the Mermaids website; they must be really busy as they have not bothered to update the site since 2000. No NEW guests and NEW shots of uproarious laughter from the millions of satisfied NEW customers. Hope bringing this to your attention doesn't result in the bloody Thought Police kicking my door down. Still, I am only a no-life who gives 'us Brits' a bad name. Although in my defence I believe the trend of bad name giving started long before this particular 'prat' got to the island.

Any person(s) giving an opinion which in the opinion of the illiterate contributor is deemed to be of a nature that is over-opinionated or in any way intelligent literate or punctuated shall be subject to an extreme opinion containing opinionated opinions. The opionee shall at times express an opinion to the opionor unless in the opinion of the opionor the opinionees opinion was pointless.

The food was brilliant, the tables and indeed the tabecloths were brilliant, the floor looked wonderful, the cutlery was shiny, the TV was really big and lovely, the bottles on the bar glinted in the moonlight, Elton John was the entertainment, Madonna tucked into the best ribs in the universe, what more can I say it was a truly life changing experience. Chris and sue, can I suggest anger management.

Well I'm glad we've all ended up as friends.

Jimmy,

Thank you for responding - another example of the excellent service at Zepos. I have been foolish enough to offer my views on other restaurant (Mermaids) sites only to find my intelligence (and indeed my sexuality!) being called into doubt. I should add that my family and I have always enjoyed Zepos and look forward to seeing you again.

Best wishes